Restaurant owner could ‘go broke’ under blue state’s proposed to-go packaging ban, he warns

Restaurant owner could ‘go broke’ under blue state’s proposed to-go packaging ban, he warns

A proposal being weighed by Connecticut lawmakers could change how takeout food is packaged and delivered, and critics say it could affect quality and cost and could even threaten the livelihood of individual restaurant owners, with one saying he could “go broke” as a result.  House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from … Read more

Is it ‘rude’ to box up leftovers when someone else pays? Father-son argument over to-go food sparks debate

Is it ‘rude’ to box up leftovers when someone else pays? Father-son argument over to-go food sparks debate

A 28-year-old man got into a dispute with his father after asking for a to-go box at a restaurant — dividing diners on Reddit and prompting a larger discussion about etiquette. In a post, the man wrote that the dispute began after his family went out to eat at a diner, on his father’s dime.  “I ordered a main … Read more

North Carolina legalizes to-go cocktails permanently

North Carolina legalizes to-go cocktails permanently

North Carolina residents can, once again, order cocktails to go. On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed SB 527 into law, which permanently reinstated cocktails to-go, a move that will allow restaurants and distilleries in the state to boost their revenue streams.  The law will also effectively lower the tax rate for spirits ready-to-drink cocktails and permit alcohol sales … Read more